The crew member will provide national service at the BLM (CA) Applegate Field Office, a host site for the AmeriCorps Program.

Position Summary:

Working collaboratively with the BLM (CA) Applegate Field Office, the Great Basin Institute is recruiting an AmeriCorps Wildlife Monitoring Crew Lead to help address key management tasks related to multiple projects within the Applegate Field Office. Through this opportunity, the successful applicant will gain exposure to the operations of a federal land management agency charged with a multiple-use and sustainable-yield mission. The Crew Lead will gain a greater understanding of how policy decisions are formulated, gain hands-on experience with natural resource monitoring protocols and field techniques, enhance skills related to data collection and behavioral observations, as well as actively participate in formal trainings related to Wilderness First Aid, off-highway vehicle operation, and the BLM’s Assessment, Inventory, and Monitoring Strategy. Additionally, as an individual in a leadership role, the Crew Lead will have the opportunity to hone leadership skills such as time management, conflict resolution, and organization.

The primary focus of most projects will be related to Greater sage grouse (Centrocercus urophasianus) and will include participating in sage grouse lek counts, assisting with habitat use research, monitoring sage grouse movements via radio or satellite transmitters, and conducting vegetation monitoring (e.g., line point intercept) as a component of the BLM’s national Assessment, Inventory, and Monitoring strategy. An outcome of these field exercises is providing BLM management with necessary data to assess whether planned habitat improvement projects can move forward to the implementation phase.

Upon completion of this position, the Wildlife Monitoring Crew Lead will be better prepared to take on additional responsibility in fields related to rangeland management, wildlife biology, or public land management broadly. Applicants seeking to apply for graduate school will have compelling experience and real-world knowledge to apply to their application.

Founded in 1864, Cedarville, California is a small mountain town of 500 people located in the northwest corner of Modoc County, just to the east of the Warner Mountains. A multitude of recreational opportunities are available in the surrounding areas as the town sits in Surprise Valley on the border of Modoc National Forest and South Warner Wilderness, two and a half hours from Lassen National Forest, and three and a half hours from the Black Rock Desert.

Compensation and Benefits:

Compensation:

This is an AmeriCorps position, and candidates will receive a living stipend for the season in the amount of $13,422.50. This is not an hourly wage or a salary and is paid to members every other week throughout the service term. Upon completion of AmeriCorps service, members shall receive an additional education award in the amount of $2,960.00 that can be used for paying qualified student loans or paying tuition for a Title IV accredited college. Housing available for $175/month.

Job Qualifications:

Qualifications:

Technical requirements:

Bachelor’s degree or coursework and experience in biology (wildlife or conservation), ecology or related field;

Ability to safely drive a 4WD vehicle on unpaved roads that can be steep and rutted;

Experience operating UTV’s preferred;

Ability to work in harsh and rapidly changing environments, work in all types of weather conditions, traverse uneven terrain, carry upwards of 40 pounds in a backpack, and otherwise maintain good physical condition;

Ability to work productively, consistently and cooperatively as part of a team to accomplish mutual goals;

Familiarity with backcountry, low-impact principles preferred; and

Meet AmeriCorps eligibility requirements: (1) U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status, (2) eligible to receive an AmeriCorps Education Award (limit of four in a lifetime or the equivalent of two full-time education awards), (3) pass National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and federal criminal background checks, (4) adhere to the rules, regulations and code of conduct as specified in the Member Service Agreement; and (5) will not engage in any prohibited activities as listed in the Member Service Agreement.

Other Job Information (if applicable):

We conform to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply to all of our job openings. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, age, disability status, Genetic Information & Testing, Family & Medical Leave, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We prohibit Retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or otherwise oppose discrimination.

EEO Statement

We conform to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply to all of our job openings. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, age, disability status, Genetic Information & Testing, Family & Medical Leave, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We prohibit Retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or otherwise oppose discrimination.